Established by Royal Charter in 1997, UK Sport is responsible for investing around £100 million of public funds each year – from both the National Lottery and the Exchequer – in high performance sport.

Accountable to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), UK Sport has a very clear remit at the ‘top end’ of Britain’s sporting pathway, with no direct involvement in community or school sport.

Based in London, it employs around 90 staff and is overseen by theUK Sport Board, comprising home country representatives and independent members, which meets every two months.

Photo - The National Lottery is helping to support 1,300 athletes to compete in Olympic and Paralymp

14/04/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17484133

The National Lottery is helping to support 1,300 athletes to compete in Olympic and Paralympic sports. Find out how they've been getting on this week:
http://www.uksport.gov.uk/news/2016/04/11/uk-sport-talk
#EveryRoadtoRio #UKSportTalk Lottery Good Causes

Find out all the latest news going into another big weekend of sport, including BMX, road cycling, h

Photo - Watch Great Britain's finest triathletes go head-to-head against the rest of the world in Le

08/04/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17384523

Watch Great Britain's finest triathletes go head-to-head against the rest of the world in Leeds, on their last home race on #EveryRoadtoRio.
Grandstand tickets available now:
http://www.uksport.gov.uk/news/2016/04/08/world-triathlon-tickets

Video - We're exited to share the first in our new series of video diaries, taking you behind the sc

06/04/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17352865

We're exited to share the first in our new series of video diaries, taking you behind the scenes with a group of The National Lottery backed athletes who will be giving you a unique insight into their world on #EveryRoadtoRio:

Video - We're excited to share the first in our new series of video diaries, taking you behind the s

06/04/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17353373

We're excited to share the first in our new series of video diaries, taking you behind the scenes with a group of The National Lottery backed athletes who will be giving you a unique insight into their world on #EveryRoadtoRio:

Catch up on all the latest news in today's edition of #UKSportTalk >

30/03/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17240319

UK Sport Talk | UK Sport

Wednesday 30 March: William Fox-Pitt makes a welcome return after five months on the sidelines, Jamie Murray is set to become world doubles number one and events are kicking-off in badminton and modern pentathlon.

Photo - COMPETITION: The Rio 2016 Olympic Games are right around the corner and YOU could be there t

27/03/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17192819

COMPETITION: The Rio 2016 Olympic Games are right around the corner and YOU could be there to roar on Team GB!
Find out how to win the trip of a lifetime:
http://www.uksport.gov.uk/everyroadtorio-competition

There will be a hometown hero at le Tour de Yorkshire, the race for Rio rowing spots hots up, Scotla

Photo - There will be a home quarter final at York Hall Boxing Arena for the British Lionhearts in t

24/03/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17145592

There will be a home quarter final at York Hall Boxing Arena for the British Lionhearts in the World Series Boxing after they won their group. Tickets are now on sale. Get yours at: bit.ly/1oqQRAN #EveryRoadtoRio

Photo - 2014 & 2015 World Cup champion Liam Phillips will lead the British Cycling squad at the BMX

24/03/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17132992

2014 & 2015 World Cup champion Liam Phillips will lead the British Cycling squad at the BMX Super X in Manchester next month, joined by Tre Whyte, Kyle Evans and Quillan Isidore:
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/gbcyclingteam/article/20160323-British-Cycling-announce-team-for--UCI-BMX-Supercross-World-Cup--Manchester-0
#EveryRoadtoRio

Photo - SPECIAL OFFER: Today only get discounted tickets* to the LEN European Aquatics Championships

20/03/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17080226

SPECIAL OFFER: Today only get discounted tickets* to the LEN European Aquatics Championships 2016 in London: https://www.theticketfactory.com/euroaquatics/online/?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::promocode_access_code=50daystogo
#EveryRoadtoRio
*10%!o(MISSING)ff, applies to sessions 3,6,9,10 & 13

A packed weekend of sport lies ahead - including the IAAF World Indoor Championships and Great Brita

Photo - The Royal Yachting Association is leading the way on equality in sport, with some fantastic

17/03/2016 - Multi Sports, UK Sport, #17024879

The Royal Yachting Association is leading the way on equality in sport, with some fantastic work to increase diversity in sailing & boating. Find out more:
http://www.uksport.gov.uk/news/2016/03/17/trailblazing-rya-leads-the-way-on-equality

The 2016 Yonex All England Open Badminton Championship finally gets underway tomorrow in Birmingham. We would like to wish Kirsty Gilmour, Gabriella and Chris Adcock the very best of luck! #EveryRoadtoRio